March On!

Hi all,
Happy March! Yep - it's already here! So hard to believe.

March is a happy month for me:
- My daugther's birthday is tomorrow
- Spring is starting to be in the air
- St. Patty's is a time for celebration and fun
- The first day of spring is approaching (March 20)

We ended February with a bang! Friday (2/27) we went to dinner to say good-bye to a friend that is leaving for Mexico City. We did some reminiscing, laughing and lots of hugging. We are hopefully to meet up with her some time this year in Acapulco.

Sat. (2/28) we attended yet another wine event at Alpha Omega in Napa. It was a release party of their 2006 Cab. They had some delicious rib eye steak to accompany their wine. There was an attendance of 140 (70 of which were from out of state). Napa is beautiful right now with all the mustard flowers in bloom (see attached photo).

Upon leaving Napa, we headed for our friend, Meghan's, 30th surprise birthday party in Danville. It was tons of fun! Matt had rented a limo to escourt us to dinner, dessert and to various wine bars/pubs in the local area. We laughed tons and made a lot of great memories. Meghan and my daughter share the same birthday so it's always bittersweet for me. Great celebration amongst friends! What I wouldn't give to be 30 again!

Yesterday (March 1) we celebrated Breanna's birthday with a family dinner. I made a Lemon Velvet Cake and my dad brought the best stew. I made homemade sourdough bread and we made Breanna's favorite pasta (her grandpa's recipe) accompanied with fresh zucchini. Breanna was spoiled with gifts, attention, and love. I am so very thankful she has her grandparent's influence, support, love and character. She will forever look back on these times and be grateful.

Enjoy this rainy week,
V